Restoring the Rivers of Rajasthan

Join us for an inspiring evening with Indra Singh, who has spent the past five years working alongside Rajendra Singh—widely known as the "Waterman of India"—and the Jal Biradari, a movement dedicated to restoring rivers, watersheds, and communities through indigenous water stewardship, organized through their non-profit Tarun Bharat Sangh.

​In one of the driest regions of India, local communities have helped revive rivers, replenish groundwater, restore ecosystems, and transform entire landscapes using decentralized, community-led water conservation practices. Their work has become a globally recognized model for ecological restoration and water resilience.

​Through the story of a community in the Chambal region, we'll explore how a women-led movement helped bring water back to villages facing drought and hardship, creating new opportunities for livelihoods, agriculture, and community wellbeing. This powerful case study offers lessons in how restoring water can restore both landscapes and human dignity.

​Drawing from his experience working with water restoration projects across India and beyond, Indra will share practical insights into traditional water harvesting systems, community organizing, and the role local stewardship can play in regenerating watersheds around the world.